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July 31, 2023
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Talking with Industry Professionals My name is Lisa Shelburg and I鈥檝e been with KJ & Company for the past 27 years, but I鈥檝e been doing hair and nails for 34 years. Originally, I come from South Dakota and went to school there. I鈥檝e always wanted to do hair and it was a concern of mine…
July 24, 2023
Graduate Check-ins! Meet Dylana
Time for a Graduate Check-in!聽Meet Dylana, licensed Esthetician and graduate from Davenport! 鈥淚 am currently a Makeup artist at Blo Blow Dry Bar in Bettendorf Iowa. Follow:聽@blo_bettendorf My specialties are very natural and glamorous makeup as well as waxing. I really love to focus on eyebrow waxing as eyebrow鈥檚 really frame the face. I am…
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Talking with Industry Professionals Hi, I鈥檓 Angie Lashbrook and I am at KJ & Company Salon in Cedar falls, Iowa. We are in a new development in the Industrial Park of Cedar Falls. We鈥檝e got a lot of new businesses around us. There are gyms, there鈥檚 physical therapy & a great coffee shop. It鈥檚 a…
July 17, 2023
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Talking with Industry Professionals My name is Shawn Bobst. I am the Salon & Wedding Coordinator at KJ & Company, and I鈥檝e been here a little over 2 and a half years. I have done so many different things in the industry. I started working behind the chair, I鈥檝e managed salons, I鈥檝e managed a wholesale…
July 10, 2023
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Talking with Industry Professionals My name is Erika Mixdorf. I鈥檝e been in the industry for 23 years now. I am desk coordinator and inventory at KJ & Company for just over 2 years now. Kind of like another one of my coworkers, I鈥檝e seen every avenue under the sun but never left. It鈥檚 an environment…
February 14, 2022
Date Night Purse Essentials
It鈥檚 date night! Planning the perfect date night involves more than just choosing the right outfit and makeup. It also means being prepared for anything that might come up, which is why having the right items in your purse is essential. Here, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive guide to date night purse essentials. Top…
February 7, 2022
Beat the Winter Blues
Cold weather and shorter days can really take a toll on us. We know the feeling is only temporary but some days it can feel like warmth is an eternity away. Don鈥檛 worry, we鈥檝e got 10 tips to help beat those winter blues and hopefully make it a little easier on us all. 1….
December 18, 2020
Are Bath Bombs Bad for Your Hair?
Bath bombs are all the rage right now with big retail stores carrying multiple scents, colors, and even glitter added. 聽There are also a ton of 鈥渉ow to鈥� for making your own bath bombs if you are more of the DIY person.聽 But, are bath bombs bad for your hair? In this blog post, we…
Makeup & skin care tips for dry skin.
Dry flaky skin can be a serious pain, and wearing makeup can make it worse. Whether you鈥檙e naturally dry or the weather has your skin craving moisture, it is important to know that applying makeup without fixing the problem will only make it worse. Here are some tips on how to get rid of dry…
5 things a stylist must do
1. Look the part of the Beauty Industry. Having your hair, makeup and nails done prior to coming to work is very important. Also, having good personal hygiene. Your clients are trusty that you will take care of them, so start by taking care of yourself. 2. Stretch! Sounds silly but think about it鈥� you…